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Could We Return to the Pre-antibiotic Era?
(Health and Diseases)

Imagine a world where going to the hospital for a simple surgery is a death gamble.

The Healing Hands of Ancient Egypt
(Health and Diseases)

Have a cold? Take a pill. Have a headache? Take a pill. Have asthma? Here is an inhaler. 

Vitamin D: A Journey from Sunlight to the Chemistry of Life
(Human Body)

Vitamin D is known as the "vitamin of the Sun". Its initial and most effective source is exposure to sunlight.

Hypochondriasis: The Delusion of Sickness
(Health and Diseases)

They would check their vital signs dozens of times everyday, relentlessly searching for symptoms of chronic or dangerous diseases. Despite doctors assuring them that they are free of illness, they continue to seek medical evaluation because they suffer from hypochondriasis.

Hard Breast Lumps: Fears and Doubts
(Health and Diseases)

Have you ever felt a hard lump in your breast? Have you had doubts or fears about it?

Herpes in Children vs. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
(Health and Diseases)

For parents, it can be unsettling to see blisters or sores on their child's skin or in their mouth. 

Rare Health Disorders
(Health and Diseases)

Some people suffer from health disorders that you may not have ever heard of before.

The Role of Probiotics in Improving the Mood: The Relationship between the Gut and the Brain
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Have you ever wondered how food can affect your mood?

Muscles at Work
(Human Body)

We provide an overview of the types of muscles, and what sports can do.

Tips for Adolescents: Healthy Growth during Change
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Adolescence is one of the most important stages in the life of any individual. 

Breastfeeding vs. Baby Formula
(Health and Diseases)

Nowadays, mothers face great challenges to choose between breastfeeding and baby formula. 

An Eye-Opening Journey inside the Brain
(Human Body)

The brain is complex; even though we have discovered several facts about it and its functions, it still hides more within.

Weight Loss Injections: How Do They Work and What Are the Risks?
(Health and Diseases)

In the last few years, weight loss injections have taken center stage as a magical solution for weight loss.

Red Meat Consumption during Eid al-Adha: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Tips
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Eid al-Adha (feast of the sacrifice) enjoys a special significance in the Islamic world as Muslims sacrifice animals and distribute their meat among the less fortunate and needy. 

Al-Zahrawi: The Father of Surgery
(Inventions and Innovations)

Andalusian Physician Albucasis—Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi—(died 1037), who is considered the father of surgical medicine due to the fact that he was the first surgeon to use surgical threads made from feline intestines, applying a correct scientific methodology.

How Circadian Rhythm Affects Your Mood…
(Human Body)

Have you ever woken up and felt that you were down without any apparent or valid tangible reason? 

Top Causes of Back Pain: Disc Herniation
(Health and Diseases)

A herniated disc is not just a health issue, but it also affects our lifestyle; prevention is the best option to maintain a healthy body and for a better life.

Color Energy
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Color is an important element of interior design; it is connected to various areas of our body and affects the user emotionally, physically, and mentally.

Benefits of Base Run
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Have you ever considered including base run exercise in your training schedule?

Helicobacter Pylori: The Silent Stomach Invader
(Health and Diseases)

There are several reasons for obscure stomachache, one of which is a hidden enemy that would be the H. pylori, which we explore in this article.

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